We have a good head start on supplies for our Christmas distribution, but we still need the following: shelf-stable milk, pancake syrup, pancake mix, rice, and cereal. We also need items for the personal hygiene bags we provide. Toiletries include soap, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, and small boxes of tissues. These items can be brought to church or left in…
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It’s time to order poinsettias to beautify the sanctuary and chapel in honor or memory of loved ones. The poinsettias not only promise to be as full and beautiful but fresh from the flower wholesaler we used for the last few years. The price of an 8″ pot with RED blooms remains $10.25. You can…
Your Generosity is Changing Lives at FPC! Our 2025 budget: $353,600 This is a narrative budget that shows you the impact of our spending; how your gifts will fulfill the ministry and mission of our church. Worship $139,700 Worship is that amazing time where we gather to sing our praises, give thanks, and experience God’s…
Presbyterian Women (PW) Bible Study groups will be starting in September! Pastor Karen Brostrom is helping us organize, and the LPC women have been active for years. If you’re interested in joining a daytime or evening group, please get in touch with Pastor Karen by emailing her at .
Kathy Crowell, a longtime church member and church librarian, was recognized by the Christian Education Commission for 40 years of dedication to the church library. Thank you, Kathy, for all you have done for First Presbyterian Church of Matawan!
Today our friends at Lincroft Presbyterian Church began worshipping with us During each service, they presented us with a beautiful banner made by one of their members to honor our two churches coming together. Thank you for the beautiful and thoughtful banner. It will be proudly displayed at our church.
Saturday, May 18th, 2024 9 am-2 pm, Rain or Shine Crafters will be able to begin set up at 7:00 am with all traffic routes clear by 8:45 am. Each space will be 10’x10’. Spaces will not have access to electricity. If you are including a tent, it must be secured to the ground with…
Applications for the 2023 Scholarship Awards are now being accepted. Applications must be filled out by the applicated and accompanied with answers to questions #7, 8, & 9. The deadline for submitting is May 31st. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Kris Schoelkopf or the Church Office. Scholarship Application
You are invited to blast off with us for a STELLAR time at Vacation Bible School from July 10 – 14th! Classes are available for kids who completed a 3-year-old daycare/preschool experience through 5th grade. Kids in 6-8 grade will be able to attend a drama program. You can register by returning this form to…
Two church congregations invite you on a journey of Sabbath. Do you need rest? A way to gain renewal, strength, and delight? We invite you to stop. The word Sabbath means stop (working), and it’s an ancient Jewish AND Christian practice for wellness. Engage in Sabbath throughout Lent: February 22 through April 7th, with a…